Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation | Report ID | 2023098344 |
| Address | 140 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18640 |
| Event Date | September 9, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332431 | Inspection # | 1697155 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.28000, -75.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 9, 2023, an employee was milling angle brackets on a mill press machine. Their right index finger contacted the milling bit resulting in surgical amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 9, 2023, a worker at Ball Metal Beverage Container Corporation in PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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